Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with several African heads of state and senior officials on Sunday to discuss regional security, infrastructure development, and economic integration on the sidelines of the African Union summit. Abdelatty held discussions with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic and Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute of Cameroon, conveying greetings from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The minister emphasised Egypt’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and joint cooperation to support stability and development across the continent. These talks focused on supporting infrastructure projects, enhancing regional economic integration, and exchanging views on regional and international issues, specifically regarding the maintenance of peace and security in Africa. Abdelatty also conferred with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union, Luis Sissoko, to discuss multilateral institutional reform and the challenges of economic development.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 15:59 UTC